Putin signs crypto seizure law on 25 February 2026; retail cap 300,000 rubles

On 25 February 2026, President Vladimir Putin signed a law empowering Russian courts and investigators to seize cryptocurrency, which the act classifies as "intangible property." It takes effect ten days after publication and precedes a July 1, 2026 regime with a 300,000‑ruble annual cap for non‑qualified retail and domestic licensing rules for exchanges.